ATLANTA -
America's Magnificent Carpet Awards on Friday, Jan. 9, was a celebration
of design creativity for the rug industry with winners at every point on
the price spectrum. Held at the Peachtree Ballroom at the Westin
Peachtree Plaza, the ceremony is the centerpiece of the Atlanta
International Rug Market featuring the National Oriental Rug Show.

The award
winners were selected by an independent panel from submissions to the
Museum of Introductions gallery. Following an introduction by Jeff
Portman, vice chairman, AMC, Inc., individual award presentations were
made by Kevin Malkiewicz, vice president of leasing for Home & Rug at
AmericasMart.

The
International Rug Market runs in conjunction with the Atlanta
International Gift & Home Furnishings Market. The National Oriental Rug
Show is staged in an exclusive partnership with the Oriental Rug
Importers Association.